Expand your possibilities and redefine how you live
Every home has untapped potential. Whether you’re looking to reconfigure existing spaces, extend your footprint, or elevate your property with a lift or raise, our Renovations & Extensions service is designed to breathe new life into your home.
At Darren James, we specialize in creating cohesive, thoughtfully designed spaces that seamlessly blend the old with the new. From kitchen transformations to full-scale extensions, we work closely with you to deliver results that are practical, inspiring, and uniquely yours
Design-LEAD Renovations & Extensions
Design-Led Thinking
We reimagine your home from the inside out — improving function, connection, and flow with intelligent design. Every layout and finish is resolved to feel intentional and grounded in the way you live.
Tailored to Your Home
Every home is unique. We work with the existing structure and architectural character to create spaces that feel cohesive and considered. Whether it’s a Queenslander or a post-war home, we design with respect and purpose.
Seamless Delivery
From planning to build, we manage the entire process — ensuring timelines, trades, and documentation are fully aligned. We keep the process smooth, so you can focus on the excitement of your evolving home.
"This was a large project and as we had renovated before we knew the potential pitfa ls and issues. From the beginning, Darren James was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. They provided a clear and extremely detailed design and build quote with minimal PC sums, and their communication was top-notch throughout the project. "
Our Renovation & Extension Services
Renovations
We rework and elevate existing homes with precision and care — resolving outdated layouts, improving functionality, and enhancing the overall feel of the home. Every renovation is approached holistically to ensure the new seamlessly integrates with the old, resulting in a refined, modernised space that still feels like home.
Extensions
Whether it’s a ground floor addition, new level, or reworked footprint, our extensions are designed to feel like they were always part of the home. We consider site conditions, proportion, access to light, and flow — delivering outcomes that feel natural, cohesive, and aligned with your lifestyle.
Lifts & Raises
From capturing views to gaining legal height or complying with flood zoning, we manage every aspect of lifts and raises with technical expertise. This includes structural engineering, planning, and project execution — ensuring the process is smooth, compliant, and maximises the value of your home.
Interior Renovations
Sometimes the most transformative change comes from within. We rework internal layouts to open up living areas, improve circulation, and create stronger spatial connections — all without the need to extend. The result is a home that feels more open, functional, and in tune with how you live.
Renovations can be complex — but with our clear, proven process, they don’t have to feel that way. We manage every stage in-house, keeping your project aligned from start to finish
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